The latest declarations from the White House have sent shockwaves through global markets, as President Donald Trump suggests the U.S. could wind down its military campaign against Iran within two to three weeks. However, as domestic petrol prices climb past $4 a gallon and the Strait of Hormuz remains a volatile chokepoint, many are questioning if this mission accomplished narrative is premature. The reality on the ground characterized by a lack of formal negotiations and a mowing the lawn military strategy suggests that ending this conflict will be far more complex than a simple withdrawal. The Stone Age Strategy: Defining the U.S. Military Objective President Trump has pivoted from seeking a diplomatic grand bargain to a strategy of pure attrition. By stating that a deal is no longer necessary, he has redefined success as the degradation of Iran’s capabilities to the point of being put into the Stone Ages.This shift signals an Israelization of American war aims, where the goal is n...
As tributes pour in for the late Iranian commander Razi Moussavi, killed in an Israeli missile strike near Damascus, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) issues a direct warning to Israel. The IRGC spokesperson, Ramezan Sharif, declares that Iran and its allied groups will take “direct” action to avenge Moussavi’s death.
Moussavi, a senior commander in the Guards’ foreign operations unit, the Quds Force, was targeted amid heightened tensions surrounding the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza. The Israeli army, known for previous strikes on Iran-linked targets in Syria, maintains its stance of not commenting on foreign media reports.
The circumstances surrounding Moussavi’s death intensified as IRGC spokesman Sharif suggests that Israel’s actions were a response to its perceived failures after the October 7 surprise attack by Hamas, known as “Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.” The attack led to casualties on both sides and triggered a cycle of violence.
Sharif emphasizes that Iran’s response will involve a combination of “direct action” and actions led by the “Axis of Resistance,” a term used for groups aligned against Israel in the region. The IRGC accuses Israel of attempting to expand the conflict to other areas.
While mourning, Moussavi’s body is transported to Iraq for funeral rites before his planned burial in Iran. The funeral processions draw crowds chanting anti-American slogans, reflecting the broader tensions in the region.
As Moussavi’s death adds to what Iran calls the “enemy’s list of crimes,” the region remains on edge, with the threat of retaliation hanging in the air.
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